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HAZMAT and CBRNE Resource: the Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center

The Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC) provides a single point of contact for federal government...

Jul 13, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, Air Quality

    Volcanic Activity in Hawaii – SITREP and Resources

    SITREP (As of 5/21/18 @ 845 AM ET) NACCHO is monitoring the volcanic and earthquake activity in Hawaii. Volcanic unrest continues in...

    May 07, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

  • ASPR and NACCHO Work to Advance National Health Security through Local Stakeholder...

    National health security (NHS) refers to the level of national preparedness and resiliency in the face of health threats or incidents...

    Sep 06, 2017 | Danielle Chatelain

  • The Ultimate Guide to Summer Safety: Preparing for an Emergency in the Water Park...

    By Cassidy Walsh, Health Educator/ Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Sauk County Health Department & Shayna Dye,...

    Jul 17, 2017 | Guest Author

  • The HHS emPOWER Initiative: Emergency Preparedness Tools Addressing the Needs of...

    For the millions who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment, oxygen tank services, dialysis services, and home health...

    Sep 21, 2016 | Geoffrey Mwaungulu, Jr.

    • Day One Highlights: 2024 Preparedness Summit

    See highlights from day one of the 2024 Preparedness Summit.

    Mar 25, 2024

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    Resources to Prepare for a Chemical Emergency

    Resources to help your local health department prepare for chemical emergencies.

    Feb 14, 2023 | Beth Hess

    Opportunity

    Opportunity to Participate in Disaster Waste Management Study

    The EPA invites state and local professionals involved with disasters in different capacities to share their experiences and the needs of their community regarding on-the-ground disaster waste decision-making through the Disaster Waste Management Study.

    Dec 06, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Webinar, COVID-19, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    Recap: [NACCHO Webinar] Protecting Children’s Environmental Health During COVID-19: Supporting Child Care Programs

    During NACCHO's webinar, “Protecting Children’s Environmental Health During COVID-19: Supporting Child Care Programs,” held on April 28, 2021, we heard from three environmental health experts.

    May 05, 2021 | Angana Roy

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    HAZMAT and CBRNE Resource: the Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center

    The Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC) provides a single point of contact for federal government coordination and dissemination of dispersion modeling and hazard prediction products to support response to real-world incidents involving HAZMAT or CBRNE.

    Jul 13, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Air Quality

    Volcanic Activity in Hawaii – SITREP and Resources

    SITREP (As of 5/21/18 @ 845 AM ET) NACCHO is monitoring the volcanic and earthquake activity in Hawaii. Volcanic unrest continues in the lower East Rift Zone. Below is a description of the key public health impacts: Air quality in some areas is dangerous due to high levels of sulfur dioxide gas and volcanic ash […]

    May 07, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    ASPR and NACCHO Work to Advance National Health Security through Local Stakeholder Engagement

    National health security (NHS) refers to the level of national preparedness and resiliency in the face of health threats or incidents with potentially negative health consequences.  Such threats include incidents like severe weather, infectious disease outbreaks, hazardous material exposure, or acts of terrorism, each of which, whether naturally occurring or human-made, can result in widespread...

    Sep 06, 2017 | Danielle Chatelain

    The Ultimate Guide to Summer Safety: Preparing for an Emergency in the Water Park Capital of the World

    By Cassidy Walsh, Health Educator/ Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Sauk County Health Department & Shayna Dye, RS, Environmental Health Sanitarian, Sauk County Health Department Situated in beautiful Sauk County, Wisconsin is the scenic, popular travel destination, and waterpark capital of the world, Wisconsin Dells. Home to the nation’s largest recreational waterpark, the...

    Jul 17, 2017 | Guest Author

    The HHS emPOWER Initiative: Emergency Preparedness Tools Addressing the Needs of Energy Dependent, At-Risk Populations

    For the millions who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment, oxygen tank services, dialysis services, and home health services; power outages are almost always life-threatening. Oftentimes, these individuals are forced to seek care during these potentially hazardous conditions, resulting in surge events, which may place additional strain on the resources of local health departments and...

    Sep 21, 2016 | Geoffrey Mwaungulu, Jr.

    Upcoming Events

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    2024 Vector Control Hurricane Crisis Workshop

    In-person workshop for improving mosquito control capacity in select low-resource jurisdictions affected by 2022 Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.

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    NACCHO Rural Café

    Sharing Smarter: Using Knowledge Management in Rural/Frontier Public Health Connect with and learn from other health departments.

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    Apr 30

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    Join our impactful webinar to explore community-centered strategies for combating the opioid crisis.

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    COVID-19, Immunization

    NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

    Dec 15, 2022 | Nicholas Holmes

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Water Quality

    Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to Aid Safe Building Reopening...

    Purdue is partnering with NACCHO to offer this online course at a discount for local health departments.

    Dec 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease, Opportunity

    National Student Response Network Linking Volunteers to Health Departments

    The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is fielding the volunteer needs of hospitals and public health departments and aims to...

    May 20, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources

    ASPR TRACIE has just released COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources, a collection of new resources that can help stakeholders address...

    Apr 22, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    AMA Telehealth Implementation Playbook

    During a pandemic, healthcare facilities may need telehealth/medicine capabilities. Telehealth policies help to prevent potential...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Communications & Public Relations, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    NNPHI Launches COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative

    The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) has launched a COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative to move beyond...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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